10 Arkansas Gas Stations Where You Can Get Absolutely Delicious Food

I’ll be honest. This list was inspired by my favorite pulled pork sandwich, which comes from an amazing gas station in my hometown. Gas station food gets a bad rap, but that’s an underestimation of the fantastic food you can find there. There are plenty of delicious restaurants inside gas stations right here in the Natural State, and they shouldn’t be overlooked just because they’re so convenient and reasonably priced. Below you’ll find a list of 10 gas station restaurants you’re sure to love.

With a kitchen open from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Conway Central Station serves a full menu at both breakfast and lunch. From fried chicken to light and fresh salads, you’re sure to find something to love at 900 Locust Street in Conway.

The Filling Station isn’t a gas station, but that gas station theme is so prevalent you’ll feel like you’re eating in one. This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, has a blue plate special, and offers a buffet to meet all your fresh-cooked meal needs. It is located at 2055 East Van Buren in Eureka Springs.

Do not let the name or appearance of this small truck stop fool you—Kountry Xpress serves up some of the best Indian cuisine you can find anywhere. If you’re not into Indian food, they also offer some American options, but if you haven’t tried Indian food, do it. Try it at Kountry Xpress, a gas station in Mulberry, located at 1107 Georgia Ridge Drive just off of exit 24 on I-40.

This travel center is a one stop wonder. You can fill up your gas tank, grab some snacks for the road, and have a delicious meal. They’ve got all kinds of delicious southern-cooked goodness on their menu, and friendly service to boot. You can find them at 3202 Pence Lane in Ozark.

The Hooshburgers at this café are famous. They're part of what has drawn so much attention to this little country store, earning it places on lists like “Best Southern Bites” from Southern Travel + Culture. They’re located at 4223 AR-16 in Elkins.

You can get three hot meals a day at Jack’s in Fairfield Bay. Their menu is full of sandwiches, burgers, and hearty Southern breakfast items to die for. They’re located at 540 Dave Creek Parkway in Fairfield Bay.

From chicken to barbecue sandwiches to $5 pizzas, you can get all your favorites at the Red Mule. This little gas station provides some fantastic daily specials that will keep your belly full while you fill your tank. They are located at 1706 US-62 in Hardy.

Conveniently located right off of I-49, Hilltop Travel Center offers a delicious menu. You can eat all three meals right in the travel center, and each one is just the kind of home style cuisine Arkansans love. You can find them at 8265 AR-282 in Alma.

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J.B. Weisenfels has lived in rural Arkansas for three decades. She is a writer, a mom, and a graduate student. She is also an avid collector of tacky fish whatnots, slightly chipped teapots, and other old things. In her spare time she enjoys driving to the nearest creek to sit a while. If you were to visit her, she’d try to feed you cornbread.